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Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking cybercrime incident, 90-year-old retired Air Force doctor Narayan Mahadev fell victim to a “digital arrest” scam, losing ₹2.5 crore from his bank account. The elderly doctor, a resident of Windsor Hill Township in Gwalior, lodged a complaint with the Superintendent of Police (SP) office on Monday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. According to police reports, Mahadev and his wife live alone, while their children reside elsewhere. On January 25, he received a phone call from a person claiming that Mahadev’s documents had been misused in fraudulent activities. The caller intimidated him by citing multiple agencies, creating fear and confusion. Believing the caller’s claims, Mahadev was effectively “digitally arrested” by the criminals...

Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh: In a heart-wrenching incident from Adwada village, 30-year-old Nuri Bai has died after a nine-day battle for life in Dahod Hospital, Gujarat, following a shocking act in which she allegedly gave her three children poison-laced tea and then consumed it herself. Tragically, all three children—Savitri (7), Kartik (5), and Divya (3)—had already died before her. The incident took place on February 13, while Nuri Bai’s husband, Mukesh Bhilala, was away in Gujarat for work. Reports indicate that Nuri Bai first served the tea mixed with pesticide to her children and then drank it herself. The children were immediately hospitalized, but despite medical intervention, all three succumbed to the poisoning. They were collectively cremated on February 14. Nuri Bai was ad...

Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh: Big news for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists: Kuno National Park is set to welcome eight more cheetahs from Botswana by 28 February 2026, as part of the state government’s ambitious plan to increase the cheetah population to 50 by the end of this year. Recently, the female cheetah Gamini gave birth to three cubs on 18 February, adding to the park’s growing cheetah population. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the ongoing cheetah reintroduction efforts, stating that the initiative exemplifies “progress through nature” and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the program. He called Project Cheetah one of the world’s most successful wildlife conservation projects. Three Years of Project Cheetah:The government issued an official stateme...

Bhopal: A recently constructed 1.8-kilometre cement road in Bhopal, built at a cost of ₹3 crore by the Public Works Department (PWD), has now become a serious environmental and safety hazard. During construction, concrete was poured directly around the roots of mature trees, restricting their ability to breathe and absorb water and nutrients. Experts warn that many of these trees could collapse within the next 2–5 years, posing a danger to pedestrians and motorists. Road Connects SoS to Awadhpuri:The road was intended to provide smoother connectivity between SoS and Awadhpuri. However, the construction methodology has caused irreparable damage to older trees. Trees like neem, peepal, and banyan, which take decades to mature, now face severe stress due to blocked access to oxygen, water,...